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Case Western Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RPI Colgate BU Vassar RIT| University of Rochester | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 82% |
Admission |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 12,160 students)
U of R vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Syracuse?
- University of Rochester is 3% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at U of R than Syracuse University ($63,150.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Syracuse ($40,900 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 2.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,444 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than University of Rochester (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 43.2% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($41,700 vs. $29,110)
U of R vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Syracuse? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Syracuse and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Syracuse University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $5,100 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $65,900)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/